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BL03 EFS

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,996 mi
Last recorded99,996 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,996 miles

Front pads appear low

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S rear flexible hose has small cracks appearing

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 99,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front pads appear low

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S rear flexible hose has small cracks appearing

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 28,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,989 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 22,432 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BL03 EFS is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 EFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 EFS is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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